Choose KnotBot
Choose KnotBot if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. KnotBot launched in 2020.
KnotBot vs Comet 64
KnotBot and Comet 64 both land in Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam. KnotBot (2020) is 1 year older than Comet 64 (2021). Both sit near 74% positive on Steam (KnotBot: 23 reviews, Comet 64: 143). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Comet 64
Choose Comet 64 if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Comet 64 launched in 2021.
Both KnotBot and Comet 64 sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (73.9% vs 73.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 KnotBot |  Comet 64 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.9% positive (23 reviews) | 73.4% positive (143 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BeetBomb | Onur Ayas |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- KnotBot (2020) is 1 year older than Comet 64 (2021).
- Both sit near 74% positive on Steam (KnotBot: 23 reviews, Comet 64: 143).
- KnotBot is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Comet 64 (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Comet 64 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; KnotBot has no Deck rating yet.
KnotBot vs Comet 64 — FAQ
- Should I play KnotBot or Comet 64 first?
- If you want chronology, KnotBot (2020) came out before Comet 64 (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are KnotBot and Comet 64 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.